Caulking vs Wet Seal

IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CAULKING
AND WET SEALING?

Caulking is considered an application of any type of sealant. It is used to seal joints of adjacent surfaces of any types of materials similar or different.

Wet-sealing is speciﬁcally using a “wet” silicone sealant to “wet-seal” the adjacent joints of similar or different types of materials.

Traditionally, most applications where silicone is used are for Glass to Frame and Frame to Frame joints on windows, skylights & curtain walls. Silicone has become the preferred choice of many contractors, building owners and managers, for re-caulking or wet-sealing existing glass systems.
The main reason is because silicone does not break down as quickly as urethane sealants from the UV rays and it has a greater movement capability (elasticity) which then allows for a better, longer lasting seal & is not subject to adhesion failure as quickly as urethane. Most sealants come with a twenty (20) year manufacturer’s material warranty.
Silicone sealant material is more costly and it takes more labor to properly prepare the joints that need to be re-sealed when choosing silicone in lieu of urethane sealants. They are incompatible materials and do not bond together.

Category: UncategorizedBy mpmadmin September 25, 2018

Author: mpmadmin

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